If you will stop nagging, I will empty the trash, wash the dishes, and do the laundry. Rule 2 Rule 3

I will explain them to you if you wish.

Although there are many different comma rules, they can be learned. Rule 2

I removed the blackberry pie from the oven and put it on the windowsill to cool.

The explanation, such as it was, could not be believed by any rational person. Rule 5

Laura lived in Island Grove, Florida, before moving to Dalton, Georgia. Rule 6

I will walk on the treadmill, or I will walk in the park. Rule 1

When you write an essay, state your thesis clearly. Rule 2

Maria opened her math book and then began doing problems 1 through 10.

The movie was boring, meaningless, and confusing. Rule 4

Chris ran out the door, jumped over the fence, and raced down the road. Rule 3

Amelia wore sensible, durable clothing. Rule 4

That's a bathing suit top, not a piece of string. Rule 6

After hearing her excuse, I still did not believe her. Rule 2

My family lived in Florence, Italy, during my high school years. Rule 6

As you might have guessed, the color, of course, was permanent, and I ended up going to class that night with black hands and black fingernails. Rule 2 Rule 5 Rule 1

He assured me that we would be using nonpermanent hair coloring, so I helped him. Rule1

One afternoon before my night class, he asked me to help him dye his blonde hair black. Rule 2

Though my son did not wear flowers in his hair, he did experiment with his hair color, his hairstyles, and his clothing. Rule 2 Rule 3

I eventually quit wearing garlands of flowers, married a manipulative, self-centered musician, and had a son. Rule 3 Rule 4

My reasoning, wild as it may seem, convinced my parents that they need not worry about me. Rule 5

I was, however, an A student, and I believed my As justified my flowery, whimsical appearance. Rule 5 Rule 1 Rule 4

When I was in college, I used to wear garlands of clover in my hair. Rule 2

My professors pretended not to notice, but I suspected that they did. Rule 1

Some of these garlands would have extensions of flowers that hung to the ground.

However, even the top of the refrigerator was not safe from Moonbear.

After the cherry pie incident, I was more careful where I put baked goods to cool.

He had eaten half of the pie before I was able to stop him.

Before I knew what was happening, Moonbear jumped onto the table and began eating the hot cherry pie.

For example, I once removed a freshly baked cherry pie from the oven, and I put it on the center of the dining room table to cool.

When he was hungry, he could move at incredible, unimaginable speeds.

Of all his amazing tricks, the one that amazed me the most was his speed.

He was also a very useful dog, for he had the ability to scare off would-be intruders.

Moonbear was a smart, quick, and hungry dog.

In the mid-1970s, I had a diabolical, intelligent dog named Moonbear.

For example, I enjoy reading, walking, and singing.

After sitting in the snow for 10 minutes, I began to freeze.

Since it was snowing, we did not enjoy having class outside.

During the bomb scare, teachers held classes outside on the lawn.

I was going to do the dishes, but I was distracted.

In need of water, the desperate travelers searched for an oasis.

Tom, Lizzy, and Geoffrey drove to Playalinda and surfed all afternoon.

If you don't mind, it is my turn to have a crisis.

I admire your problem, but I don't have any solutions to offer you.

Laura worked nights and attended Dalton State during the day.

Sandra worked during the day, and she attended Dalton State on Monday nights.

My son was afraid of spiders when he was younger.

When I was younger, I was afraid of the lawnmower man.

In addition, she was running a temperature of 102.

Laura was tired, exhausted, and frustrated after such a busy day.

Counterargument: Completely open borders would put our security at risk.

Response: The writer agrees that open borders could create some security problems. However, they argue that there are other ways to control the border without criminalizing immigrants.

The author believes that people sometimes cross the border illegally because they are in difficult or dangerous situations and want a better life for themselves and their families. The author understands that open borders could cause security problems, but believes there are better ways to handle immigration. Overall, the author thinks immigrants should be treated with respect, empathy, and understanding instead of being treated like criminals.

Example: “Social media can be harmful to teenagers.” This is a claim of value because it gives an opinion about whether something is good or bad.

Example: “Temperatures around the world are increasing because of climate change.” This is a claim of fact because it can be supported or challenged using evidence and data.

Example: “Schools should allow students to use their phones during lunch.” This is a claim of policy because it suggests what schools should do.